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Dog Day Afternoon

Not Rated
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7.8/10(2,958 ratings)

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.

09-21-1975
2h 5m
Dog Day Afternoon
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Main Cast

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Sonny

John Cazale

John Cazale

Sal

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Moretti

Chris Sarandon

Chris Sarandon

Leon

James Broderick

James Broderick

Sheldon

Sylvia

Sully Boyar

Sully Boyar

Mulvaney

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Sidney Lumet
Production:
Artists Entertainment Complex, Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue:
$46,665,856
Budget:
$1,800,000

Key Crew

Editor:
Dede Allen
Director of Photography:
Victor J. Kemper
Producer:
Martin Bregman
Property Master:
Joseph M. Caracciolo
Sound Editor:
Jack Fitzstephens

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en